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Have you ever tried an immunity boosting smoothie before? This is a time when everyone should be hyper-aware of their health! Do you realize that our bodies and ultimately our lives, literally depends on our ability to fight off infection and disease? As a child, my mom always made us take some herbal remedy or another in order to ward off disease and infection. Carrying that same tradition with me into adulthood, I’ve created several immunity boosting smoothies for myself and my family.

Why take an immunity boosting smoothie?

We know an immunity boosting smoothie is not going to cure every illness, but it’s a great way to improve your health. Also, it will give your body what it needs to optimize it’s resistance to environmental stressors and illness in general. Shouldn’t we always prioritize our own health and wellbeing though? Don’t wait until you actually get sick before you “decide” to take your health seriously.

Mother natures calling for our attention.  She’s not asking, the earth is demanding that we pay attention to the health of both ourselves and the environment. Everything on the planet is connected. The sooner we accept these facts, the better off we will all be! Having said that, an immunity-boosting smoothie is perfect for every season of the year.

Immunity Boosting Smoothie Recipe Ingredients:

1. 1/2 (large) banana
2. 1/2 cup pineapple
3. 1 teaspoon turmeric (powder)
4.  1/2 teaspoon ginger (powder)
5. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6. 1 level teaspoon spirulina (powder)
7. An 8 oz cup of almond milk
8. 1 dropper full elderberry concentrate
9. 1/2 small avocado (optional)
10. 1/2 large banana

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Immunity Boosting Smoothie Recipe:

To get started, combine all of the dry ingredients and add the mixture to the almond milk. Next, blend on high power for 10 seconds.Add in, the banana, pineapple, avocado and blend for an additional 20-30 seconds until the mixture has a smooth texture. Enjoy!

Health Benefits: Just a few facts

1. Turmeric is anti inflammatory, a potent antioxidant and great for joint health.
2. Ginger boosts the immune systm, is anti-inflammatory, and an anti microbial. It also improves digestion and supports heart health.
3. Black pepper Improves nutrient absorption and acts as an antioxidant.
4. Spirulina is a powerful antioxidant, is anti-inflammatory and detoxes heavy metals from the body. Spirulina also boosts the immune system and has anti-cancer properties.
5. Bananas contain nutrients that help regulate blood sugar, improve digestive health and contain powerful antioxidants. Added to that, they are also rich in potassium, fiber and natural sugars.
6. Pineapples are rich in vitamin C, promote bone and connective tissue health and are packed with antioxidants. They also help reduce mucus, are a good source of fiber, and are anti-inflammatory.
7. Avocados are in high in potassium, loaded with heart-healthy fats, and are also anti-inflammatory. That’s not all. Avocados are high in fiber, lower cholesterol, and triglycerides, and promote nutrient absorption.

Coincidence? No. All of these ingredients were choosen for their beneficial properties. It’s also well known that most diseases are linked to increased inflammation and poor immunity. By incorporating an immune-boosting smoothie of your own, you can go along way to improving not just your immune system, but your overall health and wellness.

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About me

Tonye Tariah, Holistic Health Strategist and founder of Freedom at The Crossroads Blog, helps free women from inaction and unhealthy habits so they can get fit, healthy, and live free. Her approach is “the cookie cutter method only works for cookies,” meaning she helps each person in a unique way helps them transform their lives from the inside out. She’s not about helping you lose weight quick. She’s about changing your habits and helping you fall in love with yourself so you can live a life with pure joy!

Aqn anti-inflammatory beverage must-have for the season!

It’s getting to be that time of year again and that calls for one anti-inflammatory beverage we all should have in our kitchen recipe book! I love foods that are packed with beneficial nutrients and this cup of cocoa does not disappoint.

A healthy twist on an old favorite

Made with unsweetened organic cocoa powder, this spicy version of a home favorite tastes yummy and is good for you too. I’m a turmeric fiend and I could not resist putting my own spin on a childhood favorite. The end result is spicy homemade turmeric cocoa that both tasty and loaded with health benefits.

About that Cocoa

Cocao is an ancient beverage and cocoa powder itself is loaded with flavonoids that improve blood flow, helps to balance cholesterol levels, rich in antioxidants, speeds healing, and aid in reducing your blood pressure, etc.

So, it only made sense to combine the superpowers of cocoa with the anti-inflammatory healing powers of turmeric and honey to make this a truly inspired power beverage!

Creating my homemade anti-inflammatory turmeric rich cocoa uses only a few ingredients and is low in calories but rich in texture as well as nutrients. Most of these benefits help heal the body and combat inflammation. Also, let’s  not forget to add that extra bit of decadence by topping it off with a dollop of froth using your home gadget right here!

Some of the benefits

Turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger all possess a myriad of health benefits. The beauty of this recipe is that these ingredients complement themselves in such a way as to create a complex blend of spicy goodness.

Ingredients

1. 1  1/2 tablespoon organic cocoa powder

2. 1/4 teaspoon organic turmeric powder.

3. 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

4. 1/2 teaspoon of organic raw honey (sweeten to your own taste).

5. 1 cup of coconut-almond milk (vegan option; you can use dairy if that is your preference). I like to use this or a vegan cream for those times when I want to have a decadent frothy hot beverage!

6. 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground cinnamon.

Preparation

Bring almond coconut milk to a boil, adding all ingredients starting with the cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric followed by the cocoa powder. Make sure all of the ingredients are fully incorporated and then allow the mixture to briefly simmer.

You can also add in approximately 1/4 cup of water to thin out your mixture if the consistency is a little thick. Next, pour your beverage into your favorite mug and enjoy!

A little advice about refined sugars

Also, it’s  always a good idea to minimize your intake of processed sugar . This is one reason why I use raw honey, blackstrap molasses or ripened fruit to sweeten most of my dishes where possible (green stevia is another option).

For those days when I’m  craving a frothy decadent cup of yumminess, I use my trusty hand frother. You can get yours right here!

About the author

Tonye Tariah, Holistic Health Strategist and founder of Freedom at The Crossroads Blog, helps free women from inaction and unhealthy habits so they can get fit, healthy, and live free.

Her approach to healthy living

When it comes to a healthy lifestyle, she believes “the cookie-cutter method only works for cookies,” meaning she helps each person in a unique way helps them transform their lives from the inside out.
She’s not about helping you lose weight quickly. She’s about changing your habits and helping you fall in love with yourself so you can live a life with pure joy.